COVID-19 vaccinations in New Jersey: What you need to know

Officials in New Jersey are hard at work in their effort to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines to residents across the state. Here's what you need to know.

Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July

Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.

Delaware reports 1 new COVID death, bringing total to 1,566

The most recent death occurred in Sussex County. It involved a 76-year-old person with underlying health conditions.

COVID-19 vaccine is safe while pregnant or nursing, study finds
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Dr. Oz joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a new study that found the COVID-19 vaccine was safe to administer to women who are pregnant or nursing.

Philadelphia moves to Phase 1C of vaccine rollout on Monday

Additional groups in Philadelphia will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday as the city plans to move into Phase 1C.

UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport

Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.

Pennsylvania to allow 75% capacity at some restaurants, bar seating returns

Pennsylvania will be expanding occupancies to 75% at self-certified restaurants as well as businesses like gyms, casinos, and theatres effective April 4.

CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.

Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community

The organization turned Lincoln Financial Field into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the autism community. More than 1,000 individuals, their caregivers and families were vaccinated last Saturday.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds

Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.

Montgomery County sees uptick in COVID-19 cases, more vaccine doses expected soon

Montgomery County is seeing nearly 200 new coronavirus infections a day, including several people who have contracted the more contagious UK variant, according to county chairwoman Dr. Valerie Arkoosh. 

New Jersey raises capacity limits at outdoor gatherings on Friday

Outdoor gatherings in New Jersey can increase capacity to 200 people on Friday and certain religious outings no longer have crowd restrictions as the Garden State carefully peels back more of its COVID-19 restrictions. 

Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms

As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."